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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Fraud email example:

From: "MR SULIEMAN ADAM" <sulieman_dm@yahoo.co.in> (may be fake)
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 13:32:06 +0700
Subject: hello

Att:The Managing Director/CEO.
11/11/005.
Dear Sir
With much sincerity of purpose I make this contact with you. After
satisfactory information about you and your company I am willing to
negotiate a serious business relationship with you believing that you
will
provide me a feasible solution.

Let state briefly that this message requires your very urgent attention
It is my sincere pleasure to intimate you with this business proposal
which will certainly benefit you and me.

I am seeking your co-operation and assistance because I do not have
much business experience I am interested in investing in your
company.With
your acceptance of my proposal it is mandatory of you to sign a
Memorandum of Understanding for a long-term period of investment. After
this
you will be given the Power of Attorney over a substantial amount of
money and this I am sure will lead us to a life-long partner
relationship.

Looking forward to your speedy response so that we can proceed
Immediately.


Best Regards
Mr.Sulieman




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